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My implants are far apart when standing, but even worse when lying down. What are my options? (photo

Revision is possible
Jan 22, 2021

With time implant position can change from the initial surgery. With larger implants (~500 cc plus) you may notice a loss of upper pole projection and and increased nipple to fold distance from the implant weight stretching the skin of the lower pole. Also the implants will lateralize when you lay down and over time create a space to fall into. While revision is possible and will require tightening of the internal pocket (capsule) to avoid the implant migrating laterally, something for…

Can I get away with just implants without the lift?

You have options
Jan 21, 2021

Combining an augmentation and mastopexy has roughly a ~20% percent revision rate. So about 1 in 5 patients will get that second procedure regardless. Patients who benefit from augmentation and mastopexy either as one surgery or two typically have a nipple to fold distance of 10 cm or greater as an implant alone does not typically give the desired result. Obviously not all implants are the same as a small implant and a larger implant will give an overall different appearance and fill the…

Do I look like a good candidate for implant removal?

Possibly
Jan 20, 2021

Hello,
There are several components to be addressed when removing implants and predicting the postoperative appearance. The first is the current size of the implants. The second is desired goals of postoperative appearance. The third is how much of the breast is actual breast tissue versus implant.
In short when you remove an implant several things happen, you lose upper pole fullness that the implant provides, but you also develop ptosis from the now deflated breast appearance. I…

Is infection weeks or months after areola reduction possible?

Possible, but unlikely
Jan 20, 2021

Hello,
Areolar reduction surgery is a safe and effective procedure and the risk of infection is less than 1%. After the first week the risk of infection decreases even further. If there is a permanent suture left in place to control the size of the areola there is always a risk of having an infection related to this foreign material but that risk is low. Diabetes, Nicotine products, steroids etc increase the risk of infection with any surgery.

Should I get the Covid vaccine prior to breast reduction surgery?

Benefits far outweigh the risks
Jan 20, 2021

Hello,
I currently advise all my patients to get the vaccine if offered regardless of proximity to there surgery for the first dose. For the second dose I tell patients if it is possible to schedule it so that they don’t get it within 48 hours of their that would be advisable only because it can cause some headache and fatigue around 12-24 hours, but it is not an absolute contraindication within that window. Hope this is helpful.